The local library
Many local libraries keep copies of their local newspapers, either in microfiche format or in great big piles of newsprint. Wikipedia contains a list of libraries in the UK, which will help you find the library near you.
Reading local newspapers can be great for research purposes: whether investigating families or news stories. Note, though, that it's unlikely that you'll be able to search the newspapers other than simply flick through by date.
Google's News Archive Search
Continuing Google's mission to organise the world's information (and make it universally accessible and useful), Google has begun digitising newspapers from around the world. There are few UK newspapers in there, but there are some - so worthwhile checking it out. As the name would indicate, it's not just newspapers; there are websites archived here too.
You can start searching Google's News Archive Search here.
Purchasing a copy of a newspaper
If you're looking for a present or a keepsake, you probably want to purchase one instead. There are a large amount of online companies that sell old, or vintage, newspapers. You'll probably see some advertised on this page; or an internet search will find some suitable companies.
Look for companies that sell original archive copies, not copies, if you want something special. (Copies of newspapers are fairly easy to get: original archive copies less so). Getting hold of editions of Sunday papers is quite difficult to do, though, so keep that in mind too.
Where to buy old editions of newspapers
Whether it's a birthday present or for a piece of research, you might want to discover a vintage copy or a back issue of a newspaper. Here's how.
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